LinkedIn to cut 700 further jobs as company confirms second round of layoffs 

The social media platform currently employs more than 2,000 people in its European and Latin American headquarters in Dublin

Employing more than 2,000 people in Ireland, its staff numbers have so far remained largely unchanged following the company's two layoff announcements.

Professional networking site, LinkedIn has announced that it will cut 716 jobs from its global workforce as the company plans to shut down its China-focused app, InCareers.  

The layoffs are in addition to cuts announced by the company in February targeting global recruitment and talent acquisition following a downfall in its hiring needs.